Basketball Question?

Question

Alright. Im planning to join the JV Team for my high school next year. Problem is i am only about 5'3 and easily get my shots blocked. What can i do to prevent this? I have a very ugly shooting form when i try to shoot. I'm basically shooting with 2 hands which hasn't been effective. Everytime i try to shooting with one hand (with the other hand guiding) it never goes nowhere, but AIR BALL. Also i am wondering how to improve my vertical jump so i can jump higher when i shoot. Please help me out

Answer 1

should be attacking the basket as I hope you're atleast fast

attack the rim and keep your body between the opposing players and the basket

when going for a shot from the outside use some fakes and if they aren't working pass the ball back out because you can't shoot over anybody

fall aways aren't a good option for you since you need to shoot 2 handed to even get it to the basket. Falling away takes more power than a normal shot and that doesn't sound like your game

emphasize your strengths

Answer 2

ok ill tell u all u want to know as a freshman i was only 5'4 and i had a bad shooting style similar to urs what i did is practice this new shooting style given on this site

http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/londee/

this will help u shoot better also now u wanna moves for ur height well here goes since ur a small like i was do this bend down quite low when u drive and driv straight up this should get u to the free throw linve(work on ur free throws) also u have to be good in dribling and passing because if ur small u have the speed to do that and i rather be a point gaurd then a center any time. Also work on ur shoot does not matter how u shoot just as long as u make them, however the one handed shoot is more constand but u do not have have have have to use it.

Another u can do is use the pump fake and what what ur defender does if falls for it many times then go right by him and do what u want if he doesn't then shoot it in his face so he covers u the next time and here is a site that helps u with all this doging and offensive moves:

http://www.coachesclipboard.net/VideoClips.html

another good site to helo u got pumped up before the games is

www.sacredhoops.com

and now if u have more question feel free to email me at [e-mail]

and i hope u choose me as the best answer

Answer 3

ok, there's a move u can use whenu shoot and someone is in front of u. act as if your going to shoot it, but u really don't, then u take a dribble 2 the side and u have a clear shot. as for your form, u need 2 make ur arm that u shoot with (if ur a righty its ur right) a 90 dgreee angle, then have your other hand on the side of the ball. then after you shoot your hand should be flicked forward and it looks as if you put ur hand in a cookie jar.

Answer 4

you have to fade away practice shooting fade away shots but first you must be able to shoot while in the air and not have a shot put form like i have, what i do is like sit next onto a wall and keep it there for about 3-5 minutes atleast, it pretty much helps me with my jumping cuz it helps calves and thighs

Answer 5

All ball players are not good shots, some are good ball handlers and can bring the ball down court in high style, just practice what you are good at, not what you want to do necessarily.

Answer 6

first fake it like your shooting and if the person jumps up than shoot while his in the air